A crucial aspect of your PA school journey is your letter of recommendation (LORs). These letters are integral in highlighting your strengths and helping you gain a PA school interview (and acceptance)!

In this post, we’ll delve into why LORs matter, and discuss how strong letters help you stand out during the PA admission process.

LORs provide an objective perspective on your qualifications, character, skills and potential as a future Physician Assistant. Admissions committees take these letters seriously as they help us gain insights into qualities that aren’t visible through grades or test scores.

A strong LOR can validate your academic or clinical achievements and demonstrate that others recognize your competence and dedication! They can also provide a glimpse into your character, ethics and interpersonal skills, which are hard to assess otherwise.

When a respected professional vouches for your abilities, or recommends you for admission into a PA program, it holds considerable weight with the admissions committee. LORs offer a glimpse of your potential to excel in the demanding world of healthcare, as well as highlighting your accomplishments thus far.

Many pre-PA students underestimate the power of a strong LOR and it’s ability to help you gain a coveted PA school interview! Choosing people in your life who can attest to your character, abilities and dedication is a crucial step to getting accepted to PA school, so take the time to assess your life, and choose wisely!